|
|
SERVICES
<<
Previous •
Table of Contents
• Next>>
|
END of LIFE PLANNING
|
|
Advance Health Directives
Action for Older Persons, Inc.
30 W. State Street, Binghamton, NY 13901-2332
607-722-1251 • Fax: 607-722-1293
Web:
www.actionforolderpersons.org
Hours: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm, Mon. - Fri.
Advance Planning for End of Life (APEL) program offers health
care proxy and advance medical directive forms, including Five
Wishes document. Comprehensive education on end-of-life
planning, and free personal assistance by appointment.
Delaware County Office for the Aging
6 Court St., Delhi, NY 13753
607-746-6333 • Fax: 607-746-6227
E-mail: ofa@co.delaware.ny.us
Web:
www.co.delaware.ny.us/departments/ofa/ofa.htm
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Mon.-Fri.
(closed for lunch 12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m.)
The Office for the Aging contracts with Legal Services of Mid New York to provide legal assistance to county elders. This service is free and covers most non-income generating legal activities.
Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York
189 Main St., Suite 401, Oneonta, NY 13820
607-433-2600 or (800)821-9895 • Fax: 607-433-1433
Web: www.lasmny.org
Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Mon.-Fri.
Persons 60 and over may apply for preparation of a simple will, power of attorney, and/or health care proxy. Does not do estate planning. Home visits may be arranged for clients unable to come to the office.
Health Care Proxy
The New York health care proxy law allows people of all ages to designate an agent to make health decisions on their behalf if they can no longer do so. Forms are available through the Senior Citizens’ Hot Line at 1-800-342-9871; or on the Web at:
www.health.state.ny.us/forms/
|
<<
Previous •
Table of Contents
• Next>>
|
